Campbell Early
RedCampbell Early is a North American hybrid grape variety that combines Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera genetics, originally developed in Ohio during the 1890s. While rarely cultivated in its American homeland today, this early-ripening variety has found remarkable success in Asian markets, particularly Korea, where it serves primarily as a table grape.
Key Characteristics
- •Early to mid-season ripening
- •Large berries and substantial cluster size
- •Cold hardy to -15°F (-26°C)
- •Disease resistant similar to Concord
- •Sweet flavor with reduced foxy character
Typical Flavors
Sweet berry notesMild grape juice characterSubtle foxy undertonesFresh fruit intensityClean finishConcord-like base flavorsApproachable sweetness
Major Regions
Korea (dominant presence) · Japan · China · Pacific Northwest (limited) · Eastern United States (historic) · Other Asian wine regions
Also Known As
Campbell · Campbell’s Early · Island Belle